2015 Issue Index
January Issue
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In this issue…
- Softer Side of the AKC Obedience Classic; Pictorial by Deb Neufeld
- Praise in the Ring; by Catherine Zinsky
- Reaching Goals; by Connie Cleveland
- Secrets of a Master Tracker; by Sandy McMillan
- Softer Side of the AKC Obedience Classic; Pictorial by Deb Neufeld
February Issue
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In this issue…
- Marilyn Miller – The Champions of 2014 – The Best Year Yet!
- Connie Cleveland – If You Don’t Understand Principle – You are a Slave to Technique Fix Your Heeling!
- Catherine Zinsky – Standardized Judging
- Janice Gunn – Pounce, Watching Remi Do A Go-out
- Margery West – The Importance of Puppy Socialization for Behaviorally Fit Dogs
- Marilyn Miller – A.M.B.S. Lucky Zorra RN CGC
March Issue
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In this issue…
- Playing By The Rules ~ Catherine Zinsky ~ Being Crystal Clear in Training
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Connie Cleveland ~ The Magic of Video
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Marilyn Miller ~ Masters’ Agility Championship
- A Common Bond ~ Deborah Neufeld ~ The Occasional Dog Trainer
- Pacific Northwest Natter ~ Sue Cox ~ Success On The Field
- On Track ~ Sandy McMillan ~ CT Wicca: Finding Those Elusive Articles
- Let’s Talk Obedience Announcement ~ A Weekend With Two AKC Judges ~ Rich & Pat Strong
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Bob Self ~ Clark
April Issue
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In this issue…
- Playing By The Rules ~ Catherine Zinsky ~ Proofing: An Overview
- The Training Zone ~ Lori Drouin ~ The Randomization Puzzle
- A Common Bond ~ Deborah Neufeld ~ The “Eyes” Have It
- SerpenTEAM ~ Ruthann McCaulley ~ 2014 Rally National Championship
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Marilyn Miller ~ Memorable Moments
- Pacific Northwest Natter ~ Sue Cox ~ Neil Evans & Xena – New OTCH
- Paw Prints Across The Gulf Coast ~ Caludia VanGee ~ Victory Hulett & OTCH He Reigns In Victory OGM UDX
- Let’s Talk Obedience Announcement ~ A Weekend With Two AKC Judges ~ Rich & Pat Strong
- Western Wishes ~ Ruthann McCaulley ~ Report From Western US
- 2014 First & Foremost® Ratings ~ Peggy McConnell & Layla Top All
May Issue
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In this issue…
- 2014 Open A Obedience Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
- OTCH Greenfarm Wright StiffCM UDX3 OM6 ~ First OTCH Pumi
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Respect ~ Bob Self
- Playing By The Rules ~ Learning To Toss A Dumbell ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Why Does Your Ring Performance Fall Short Of Your Expectations? ~ Connie Cleveland
- The Training Zone ~ Target Game Progressions ~ Lori Drouin
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Dog Flu vs. Dog Training ~ Marilyn Miller
- On Track ~ Finding His Man ~ Sandy McMillan
- Random Little Tidbits ~ John Cox
- Western Wishes ~ Australian Terrier Webe ~ Ruthann McCaulley
June Issue
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In this issue…
- 2014 Novice A & B Obedience Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
- On Track ~ Sandy McMillan ~ Gaze – Big Bouncy Borzoi Bounces into Tracking History
- SerpenTEAM ~ Ruthann McCaulley ~ Rebecca Russo & Peaches N Cream Russo CDX BN GN RAE8 THD CGC
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Bob Self
- OTCH Up N’ Adam’s Just A Dream UDX6 OGM ~ Terry Irvin
- Random Little Tidbits ~ John Cox
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Marilyn Miller ~ A Rally Get Together
- Thoughts On An Unfinished Title ~ Victoria Runnoe
- Editor’s Mailbox ~ Marcia Dawson
July Issue
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In this issue…
- 2014 Rally Novice Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Conditioned Reinforcers Part I ~ My Struggle ~ Connie Cleveland
- The Training Zone ~ Dog Training Lessons from Physical Therapy ~ Lori Drouin
- Doggedly Obedient ~ North Shore Kennel Club Show ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Leashes ~ John Cox
- Western Wishes ~ Albuquerque ~ Ruthann McCaulley
- On Track ~ Sandy McMillan ~ Gaze – Big Bouncy Borzoi Bounces into Tracking History
- SerpenTEAM ~ Ruthann McCaulley ~ Rebecca Russo & Peaches N Cream Russo CDX BN GN RAE8 THD CGC
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Bob Self
August Issue
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In this issue…
- AKC 2015 Rally National Championship ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- The Road To The Rally National Championship ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Conditioned Reinforcers – Part II – Find Heel & Straight Halts ~ Connie Cleveland
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Raising & Training A Future Guide Puppy ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Understanding The Revised Scent Discrimination Exercise ~ John Cox
- Playing By The Rules ~ Conquering Ring Nerves ~ Catherine Zinsky
- The Training Zone ~ Proofing: Is It Fair? ~ Lori Drouin
- Editor’s Mailbox ~ Moroughan’s Roxy ~ Vicki Moroughan
- 2014 Rally Combined Rating System ~ Dave Pluth
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Dog Meat Festival ~ Bob Self
September Issue
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In this issue…
- 2015 National Obedience Championship ~ SUPER COVERAGE! ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Positive Reinforcement, Negative Results ~ Connie Cleveland
- Playing By The Rules ~ Reaffirming Heel Position ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Random Little Tidbits ~ A Quick Review of Coming Exercises ~ John Cox
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Dee Dee, Rating Notice, Changes in Exercises ~ Bob Self
October Issue
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In this issue…
- 2014 Rally Advanced A Rating System
- Playing By The Rules ~ Upcoming Rule Changes ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Cover Story ~ The First Time: Begine With The End In Mind ~ Kathy J. Lang
- On Track ~ The Practical Side of Tracking ~ Sandy McMillan
- Canine Crosstraining ~ Gerianne Darnell
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Show ~ Marilyn M. Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Ways To Avoid Losing Points Before, Between, or After an Exercise ~ John Cox
- A Foray ~ Sparks 8 Week Old Puppy Training ~ Janice Gunn
- Janice Gunn’s Competition Obedience Series ~ Janice Gunn
- Editor’s Mailbox ~ News From Debbie DeSantis
- AKC Lifetime Achievement Award Finalists
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Dachshund Daze, Resources For Upcoming Regulation Changes ~ Bob Self
November Issue
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In this issue…
- 2014 Delaney Obedience Rating System
- The Training Zone ~ Motivators & The Black Box ~ Lori Drouin
- Playing By The Rules ~ Teaching ‘BACK” ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Should We Get Another Dog? ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ You’re Next In The Ring! Is Your Game Plan In Order? ~ John Cox
- Biscuits & Bones ~ DST, Possible Rating System Change ~ Bob Self
- Canine Cross Training Book ~ Gerianne Darnell
- John Cox Receives 2016 Companion Events Lifetime Achievement Award
December Issue
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In this issue…
- Front & Finish Ratings ~ A Suggestion ~ Bob Self
- Front & Finish Top 100 Dogs of 2014 ~ Dave Pluth
- Front & Finish High In Trial Listing for 2014 ~ Dave Pluth
- Front & Finish High Combined Listing for 2014 ~ Dave Pluth
- Playing By The Rules ~ Twist and Shout! ~ Catherine Zinsky
- The Training Zone ~ Helping or Enabling ~ Lori Drouin
- Doggedly Obedient ~ How Obedience Training is Important For Hunting Dogs ~ Marilyn Miller
- A Foray ~ Modeling Utility Signals ~ Janine Gunn